Pennsylvania
Brown Trout in Pennsylvania
Brown Trout are on record in 150 Pennsylvania waters, with 1,531 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in March and April.
Scheduled ahead
Oct 1, 2026 — North Fork Redbank Creek
Oct 5, 2026 — South Branch Tunkhannock Creek
Oct 5, 2026 — Laurel Run Reservoir
Oct 5, 2026 — South Branch Tunkhannock Creek
Oct 6, 2026 — Harveys Lake
When does Pennsylvania stock brown trout?
Waters holding brown trout
- Kettle Creek24×
- Lehigh River19×
- Buffalo Creek18×
- Fishing Creek17×
- Oil Creek16×
- Laurel Hill Creek15×
- Muncy Creek14×
- Lackawaxen River14×
- First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek13×
- Chest Creek12×
- Loyalsock Creek12×
- Middle Creek12×
- Tulpehocken Creek11×
- Canoe Creek11×
- Clark Creek11×
- French Creek11×
- Slippery Rock Creek11×
- South Branch Tunkhannock Creek11×
- Youghiogheny River10×
- Quittapahilla Creek10×
- Loyalhanna Creek10×
- Neshannock Creek10×
- Kinzua Creek9×
- Tionesta Creek9×
- Redbank Creek9×
- Spring Creek9×
- East Licking Creek9×
- Mill Creek9×
- Jordan Creek9×
- Little Pine Creek9×
- Beaver Creek9×
- Brodhead Creek9×
- Little Sandy Creek8×
- Mahoning Creek8×
- East Hickory Creek8×
- Yellow Breeches Creek8×
- Manatawny Creek8×
- Sugar Creek8×
- Allegheny River8×
- Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek8×
110 more on the Pennsylvania map.
Freshest brown trout stockings
- Youghiogheny RiverJul 2, 2026
- Youghiogheny RiverJul 2, 2026
- Youghiogheny RiverMay 21, 2026
- Youghiogheny RiverMay 21, 2026
- North Branch Little Aughwick CreekMay 16, 2026
- Sandy Lick CreekMay 16, 2026
- North Branch Little Aughwick CreekMay 16, 2026
- Little Sandy CreekMay 15, 2026
- Little Sandy CreekMay 15, 2026
- Kinzua CreekMay 15, 2026
- Dents RunMay 15, 2026
- Ross RunMay 14, 2026
- Meade RunMay 14, 2026
- Kinzua CreekMay 14, 2026
- The BranchMay 14, 2026
- Tionesta CreekMay 14, 2026
- East Sandy CreekMay 14, 2026
- Patterson CreekMay 14, 2026
- Glade RunMay 14, 2026
- Tionesta CreekMay 14, 2026
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Brown Trout in Pennsylvania — FAQ
Where can I catch brown trout in Pennsylvania?+
Brown Trout are on record in 150 Pennsylvania waters, including Kettle Creek, Lehigh River, Buffalo Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does Pennsylvania stock brown trout?+
Pennsylvania stocks brown trout most heavily in March and April, going by 1,531 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brown trout in Pennsylvania?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.